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Lesley University
Lesley University admits nearly everyone — 96.9% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Lesley University is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Lesley University sits in Cambridge proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Business Administration, Management and Operations, where graduates median $67,879 four years out. Faculty pay averages $105,756 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,122 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 72.3% of first-years come back for a second year.
Lesley University won't look at test scores — here the GPA calculator is the tool that matters. Bring your saved semester numbers and see what they average.
Admissions
Lesley University does not use test scores in admissions at all: the 96.9% who got into Lesley University did it on GPA, coursework and application alone. No score range exists to publish.
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Lesley University received 2,509 applications and admitted 2,369 (94.4%), with 189 enrolling.
How Lesley University compares
| Lesley University | Massachusetts median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 96.9% | 70.7% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $34,256 | $46,700 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $51,173 | $62,832 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Lesley University's median earnings are $51,173 — below the Massachusetts benchmark of $62,832. Weigh that against the $34,256 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Lesley University lists tuition at $34,256 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Lesley University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $34,256 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,122 undergraduates, Lesley University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
58% graduate within six years. Roughly 42% don't — ask a Lesley University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Lesley University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,879 |
| Psychology, General | $56,837 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $52,570 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $52,367 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $50,260 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | $49,175 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $45,508 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $45,293 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $45,099 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $43,129 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $41,320 |
Median earnings for these 11 Lesley University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $51,173 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 23 additional Lesley University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Lesley University?
Lesley University doesn't look at test scores; its 96.9% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Lesley University's acceptance rate?
94.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,369 admitted from 2,509 applicants.
How much does Lesley University cost?
At Lesley University, published tuition is $34,256 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Lesley University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Lesley University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $51,173 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Massachusetts
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences — 85.2% admitted
- Massachusetts Maritime Academy — 94.7% admitted
- Fitchburg State University — 86.9% admitted
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts — 89.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.